Rome2Rio

How to get fromIowa to Memphisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, or train

Find Transport to Memphis

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane DSM - MEM
    6h 7m
    $230–1,224

  2. Drive  596.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Memphiscar car 596.3 mi
    10h 54m
    $109–158

  3. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 17m
    $134–213

  4. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MLI - MEM
    7h 46m
    $133–753

  5. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane OMA - MEM
    8h 10m
    $184–1,004

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 19m
    $124–198

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 37m
    $169–348

Iowa to Memphis by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration16h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Iowa to Memphis.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 510.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Memphis (MEM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 16h 17m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There